Completely revised and enlarged edition! 'Jazz Bass Compendium' is one of the most comprehensive method books. 208 pages filled with information and aspects on jazz bass playing. The right hand: position, effect on sound and timing, exercises, three finger technique, drops The left…
A Tune-Based Guide to Stylistic Playing in a Large Jazz Ensemble
Instrumentation by Dobbins, Bill
Setting: Double Bass
Genre: Method, Tutor, Jazz, blues, latin
Publisher: Advance Music
Item number: ADV15022
Improvisation is at the heart of jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correctly in a large jazz ensemble is also a necessity. How to Play Bass in a Big Band offers tips, suggestions, examples and a play along CD to help you put it all together. The repertoire covers many jazz…
Frantisek Cerný (1861-1940), first double bassist of the National Theatre and experienced professor of the Prague Conservatory, created a number of virtuoso compositions and practice pieces for his instrument. The technical studies for the thumb position were printed for the first…
Cherubini owes his fame as a church composer primarily to the Requiem in C minor of 1817. It was held in extraordinarily high esteem by such composers as Beethoven and Schumann and served as a model for early19th-century Requiem settings.
Early Start on the Double Bass encompasses everything that one would expect from a Sassmannshaus method: an easy start, progression at a suitable rate, songs and scales in different positions from early on, as well as many duets. Whilechildren learning other string instruments…
This bilingual volume in German and English is devoted to introducing higher positions, up to and including the third position. As an aid to orientation, all position changes are marked with lines. Climbing games and slippery glissandos help learners to develop a playful attitude…
This bilingual volume in German and English is devoted to expanding the use of upper positions, introducing new bowing strokes and developing a versatile bowing technique. The new positions are first presented, in accordance with tried and tested Sassmannshaus methodology, by means…
This progressive method provides a carefully paced approach to the sight reading requirements of Trinity grade exams at Grades 3 to 5. For each grade there are ten lessons, each with a clear area of focus. Stage-appropriate sightreading tips, both general and specific…
This progressive method provides a carefully paced approach to the sight reading requirements of Trinity grade exams at Grades 6 to 8. For each grade there are ten lessons, each with a clear area of focus. Stage-appropriate sightreading tips, both general and specific…
This progressive method provides a carefully paced approach to the sight reading requirements of Trinity grade exams at Initial to Grade 2. For each grade there are ten lessons, each with a clear area of focus. Stage-appropriatesight reading tips, both general and specific…
This collection of pieces for the Double Bass and Piano has been created specifically for young Double Bass players who are wishing to start performing in public. The 19 concert pieces featured are easy to rehearse yet soundeffective.
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